In addition to being an Instagram photo opportunity, Tumlinson's latest project is a display of his family's pride in their lineage.

Tumlinson has his own connection to the original scene — he is a descendant of George Tumlinson, who was part of the group that came in from Gonzales to assist the outnumbered soldiers against Santa Anna.

The 10-by-20 foot mural will be visible as motorists and pedestrians travel northbound on Fredericksburg Road.

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